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V254 PHJ

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026
Fail 21 Feb 2026

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 158,774 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 156,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2024 156,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 154,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2023 154,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 147,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 141,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 141,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 140,574 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 140,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 139,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 135,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 130,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Fail 15 Jun 2016 130,380 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 126,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 119,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,452 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,675 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 70,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,632 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,599 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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V254 PHJ is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V254 PHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V254 PHJ registered?

V254 PHJ is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is V254 PHJ safe to buy?

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